A Slave’s Quick Confession

Today, my grandma knew I am once again single and uncommitted. Telling her the truth wasn’t easy but I knew beforehand that she needed to know. I had to whisper prayers to God as I went to church earlier today. I kept on asking for wisdom and courage to finally spill the long-hidden breakup I had a month ago.

As we sat there on the church pew, I could hear the loud pound of my heart and the heavy breathing I’ve had caused my grandma to break the ice between us. It paved the way for my confession. Mama was trapped in her mixed emotions that she only had the courage to ask, “Why?”. I laid down my reasons in full detail and she silently listened to every single reason I had. There was deafening silence after I spoke and, after regaining her composure, Mama simply said that all things work together for good to them that trust God. I inhaled an air of relief and was not able to stop my tears from falling to my cheeks. She felt sad knowing that I “lost” a Christian guy but at the same time happy that I am pursuing God. Still, she made a threatening remark that she will not be attending my wedding and will not be giving me a blessing if I am going to marry an unbeliever. Despite my sickness today, my heart continues to rejoice that, finally, my grandma knew the truth from me already.

At noon, I also took the chance to tell my brother about the breakup and he too was fully surprised. Although we haven’t talked much about the detail, I knew in my heart that he understands me. His concern is I might not want to get married anymore; but, praise God because I still have the desire to have a family of my own in His time. For now, I can freely pursue God and I am going to have it in full blast.

He who began a good work in me will surely finish it until the day He comes back... All glory and praise to Him who broke the chains that bind me from my idol. Now, I am a slave of Christ and there’s no turning back!